Every year, I try to buy just the right amount of firewood for the winter. I go to my vendor's websites, see what's available, and at what price. This year prices are down. Maybe it's a result of more trees having been felled and/or less people are buying. 

I take this into account as well as anticipate the expected severity of the winter. The result is that, this year, I've bought from two different vendors (I like to spread the love:) and now have a full face cord.  

You can view my first "burn" of the season on my IG account here.

The firewood's arrival is yet another reminder of the season's change along with the turning of leaves, Thanksgiving, and raking the yard.